What is the point of imposing a sanctions regime on the miserable Nicolás Maduro while leaving the backdoor open? This is a relevant question in our view. Venezuela / PDVSA cannot issue more debt according… US Treasury Must Reassess Sanctions Against Venezuela: Navigating the Loopholes and Implications
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has finally placed PDVSA under its sanctions regime targeting the kleptocracy of Nicolás Maduro. This escalation followed the Trump administration’s recognition of Juan Guaidó as interim president of Venezuela.… US Treasury Must Intensify Sanctions Against Nicolás Maduro and PDVSA to Combat Venezuelan Crisis
Scholars in the social sciences will likely view Venezuela in the future as a unique case. A self-proclaimed socialist revolution, led by an idealistic military coup leader, succeeded in obliterating one of the best-managed state… Venezuela’s Uncertain Transition: Challenges and Strategies for Change
The current state of affairs is as follows: Juan Guaidó, the head of the Venezuelan Congress, proclaimed himself the interim president of the country. Guaidó based his actions on an interpretation of Article 233 of… What’s Next for Juan Guaidó and the Future of Venezuela?
Note the mention of Paulo Nacif below: «Another agreement with the Venezuelans detected by the Public Ministry dates back to 2014, which indicates that ESAF, an entity of the BES group, managed for six years… When Will the Oberto Anselmi Brothers and Derwick Associates Face Legal Action?
In addition to the exclusive information from infodio regarding joint services and purchase agreements signed between PPSA and EREPLA Services LLC, responses were received to the request for comments sent to Harry Sargeant from Ali… New PDVSA Partner EREPLA: OFAC Holds The Key to Joint Service Agreements
Argus Media presents itself as the “leading independent provider of price benchmarks for energy and commodities.” Like other industry analysis firms, it sells its services in the open market. Being “in the know” and having… Journalism Corruption Exposed: The Plagiarism Scandal of Argus Media
In addition to last week’s news regarding a ruling against PDVSA in the criminal lawsuit filed against Helsinge, Francisco Morillo, and others, sources familiar with the situation in Venezuela have provided further details. A court… Geneva Court Ruling Strikes PDVSA, Increases Struggles for Glencore, Trafigura, and Vitol: Implications and Insights
Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about the transition in Venezuela, as the term of Nicolás Maduro ends on January 10, 2019. Most observers have long recognized the need to replace the chavista model,… The Impossibility of Political Transition in Venezuela: Challenges and Realities
It’s no secret that Al Capone was killed for tax evasion. Likewise, the Agenzia delle Entrate in Italy launched a quite spectacular investigation into the international operations of Dolce & Gabbana due to alleged tax… Why Antonino Maggiore Should Investigate Rafael Ramírez’s Tax Declarations: Uncovering Potential Evasion and Corruption in Italy
On Tuesday of this week, sources reported that a court in Geneva issued a ruling against Francisco Morillo and Helsinge, in a fraud case brought by PDVSA. Geneva prosecutors have initiated a criminal investigation into… David Boies’ Controversial Role in PDVSA Fraud Case: A Critical Examination of WSJ’s Coverage
A criminal court in Geneva ruled in favor of PDVSA in the case brought against Helsinge, according to sources. In early March of this year, a criminal investigation was launched following a complaint submitted on… Swiss Court Ruling Favors PDVSA in Criminal Case Against Helsinge: Implications for Energy Traders and Banks
Last night, the Department of Justice (DoJ) charged Raúl Gorrín with money laundering. Readers of this site were already aware that this was coming. Alejandro Andrade, Claudia Díaz Guillén, and Adrián Velásquez (both awaiting extradition… US Justice Department Charges Raúl Gorrín with Money Laundering: Insights into Venezuela’s Corruption Network
Global Witness, self-proclaimed protector of “human rights and the environment by fearlessly confronting corruption and challenging the systems that enable it,” remains silent on PDVSA. In fact, it’s complete silence. A search for PDVSA on… Global Witness: Ignoring the Massive Corruption Scandal of PDVSA
There is no rest for the wicked Rafael Ramírez. Beyond his foolish presidential aspirations that will never materialize, Ramírez is a hunted man. Add Portugal to the jurisdictions of the USA, Switzerland, Andorra, Spain, and… Rafael Ramírez Linked to Massive Corruption Investigation in Portugal: Uncovering a Global Scandal